The Alwyne Castle

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  Matthew Baldwin

  ·2 months ago

  “What a gem of a pub! Me and my mates just stumbled upon it while looking for somewhere for food and drink. One of the best pubs I’ve been to in a while. Great food, good drinks and the pub quiz we ended up joining was a lot of fun too!”

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  Travel Guy

  ·2 months ago

  “£19.50 for a chicken burger Jamie Oliver would have shut a school down for. Bacon blackened to charcoal. Chicken overcooked more than a Taylor Swift lyric. Gherkins described by ChatGPT before it could spell. Lettuce with low self-esteem. Seriously, what was the brief to the chef? The last takeaway open in Blackpool at 2am, on a Monday, in off-season? Sort reviews by new to see the other complaints about the quality of the food. Again: £19.50 for a chicken burger that looks like it was discovered down the back of a radiator at a youth club. Look at the pictures. Do they scream “50p change from a Twenty”? Less a meal, more a warning from the Universe about the dangers of capitalism. Comfy outdoor seating.”

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  Gemma Constantinou

  ·3 months ago

  “First time coming here with my 2 girls and would 100% come back! Was wary coming bcos the pics of the outdoor area didn’t look that inviting but I was v wrong! Great outdoor area, couple of outdoor TVs and heaters around for the colder night. When we arrived went to the bar for staff to take us to our reserved outdoor table and there was an error in the booking but, special mention to Paulina who made sure we were sorted for the night was the highlight of our experience! One of the best services I’ve had at a pub! Great vibes all round! Highly recommend! :)”

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  Saskia Bowdidge

  ·3 months ago

  “Really disappointing experience here, which is a shame because this could be a really great pub if it weren’t for the staff/ overall management. We were part of a large booking in the outside area. Several of us wanted to stay afterwards to watch the England game, so we specifically checked the pub’s website beforehand, which advertised World Cup screenings with multiple outdoor screens and a projector. Because watching the full game was important to us, we also called the pub a few days before our booking to confirm that we would definitely be able to stay outside and watch it. We were told there were no bookings outside after ours and that we would be absolutely fine to stay and watch the full game. When we arrived, however, we found notices around the pub stating that only the first half would be shown outside before the area closed due to noise restrictions. We spoke to multiple members of staff, explained the information we had been given over the phone and asked whether we could move inside for the second half. We were told no, as only people with indoor bookings were entitled to wristbands. We felt completely blindsided. Had we been given the correct information when we specifically called to check, we could have made other arrangements. What made the situation worse was how rude and dismissive some of the staff were when we tried to explain this. The staff member we had spoken to on the phone took no accountability for giving us incorrect information and made no real effort to help resolve the situation. On top of this, none of the outdoor TVs had sound, which completely took away from the atmosphere. If you are actively marketing yourself as a venue showing the World Cup, with outdoor screens and a projector, customers should be clearly informed about restrictions such as no sound, the outdoor area closing partway through matches, and the need for a separate indoor booking to watch the full game. Overall, the lack of clear communication, conflicting information and dismissive attitude from staff really put a dampener on what should have been a great night. We had spent hours at the venue as part of a large booking and were left feeling as though the pub was happy to take our money but had very little interest in helping us once there was an issue.”

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  Cleveland

  ·4 months ago

  “I recently visited The Alwyne Castle and had a really enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was warm, relaxed, and full of character, making it a great place to unwind. The food was tasty and well prepared, and the selection of drinks was excellent. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made everyone feel welcome. It’s a great spot for a casual meal, drinks with friends, or a relaxed evening out.”

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  Cian McArdle

  ·4 months ago

  “We had our wedding reception in the conservatory at Alwyne Castle. We ordered the platinum buffet for guests and all the food was absolutely delicious. The drinks were reasonably priced too. The staff were helpful and polite. Nikki was reliable and knowledgeable in answering all our queries in the lead up to the day and aided us in getting all the finer details in order. Jai was attentive to the party on the day, keeping it running smoothly. We appreciate all the help that they gave, both before and on the day. The only issue we had was that the windows in the conservatory do not open, maybe something to look into for future guests?). Be aware that it is a sauna on a hot day and was practically unusable for a few hours due to the high temperatures! Good thing that they have such a lovely beer garden, so it was not such a major issue as everyone was happy to sit outside.”

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  Marvin Pedro

  ·6 months ago

  “I went here for the first time with my family and I was very impressed by the food I got here. Normally when going to a pub you get your usual steak, burger and roast options but i chose to have the Miso Salmon with mushroom dashi, broccoli and rice. It was very nice and cost around £20. I wish I took a photo but it's really not in my character to take photos of the food I get, normally I just eat the food ya know XD. But like I said, this place seems to have more dimensions when it comes to food, didn't expect to see a Japanese-based dish here and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was good but to be honest there was not a lot of people there as we arrived at 2:30 on good Friday, i'd imagine most people were on holiday. I have seen other people say the food is expensive but honestly these days the price seemed reasonable and we ordered for 5 people and spent £104 which honestly is really not that bad compared to other places.”

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  Sylvester Sigg-Horan

  ·9 months ago

  “This place was an absolute mess. First of all, prices are insane. Unc charges £10 for some ugly overcooked rubbery stake (see image below). I asked for medium rare and got some fatty car tire steak . took 1 and a half hour wait for 5 kids meals. The food was practically frozen and they were essentially ready meals. My child found a vape in the toilets, which is genuinely horrific(he asked what it was and requested to try it, which I promptly denied). My mates son got the wrong meal (he asked for chicken skewers and he got an Iceland minute meal). The kids drink sizes were hilarious. I could finish it in a sip and still be thirsty. Keep in mind this took 3-4 business days to arrive to our table. The view was nice but the background npcs are so loud. Make them quieter. I am severely disappointed in Unc, and I hope me and the other gooners will have a happier goon elsewhere.”

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  alex fully

  ·9 months ago

  “They used to cook much better. We’re locals, and for the first time in our lives we saw “nachos” made from leftover lavash, thrown into the fryer — and of course they were greasy. The fried chicken tasted like it had been cooked the day before, kept in the fridge, and lost any crunch it once had. Hopefully things magically improve in 2026, because it won’t be easy — there are plenty of pubs around you serving much better food for the same price (or less).”

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  Kate Smith

  ·11 months ago

  “Really nice pub in a great location. The food was lovely with 3 courses for £24 after 5pm. I had the miso chicken skewers, chicken schnitzel and apple and rhubarb crumble which was all really tasty. I was surprised at how good it was for the price in that part of London and decent portions too. Staff all lovely and I'd recommend it for away fans as long as not in colours etc. About a 15 min walk from The Emirates. Would definitely go back if in that part of the world again.”

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